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Spaniards vs. Americans Speaking

Practice your speaking with the discussion topic below. For an explanation of what this is all about, listen to:

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You can also read an explanation here in Spanish: Aprender Inglés.

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Vocabulary for speaking: Opinions, Interrupting, Fillers, Linkers.

Open speaking practice:

In this section you may speak about anything in any way you like.

Here are some activities, articles, etc. that may inspire some thought:

Watch this video (advanced) Spaniards vs. Americans and respond to what I say here in any way you like. Do you agree or disagree with what I say there? What points do you agree or disagree with? Why?

Lewis Black on America: (for adults only) Here's a little something inspirational for advanced students. (Only the first couple of minutes of the video.)




Differences with the USA - Excellent short commentary on external site: Spainexpat. I promise I wrote my own article before I read it (cross my heart). It's amazing how similar our opinions were on some points, though I'm not saying he wouldn't disagree with some of mine.

Some Spaniards on Youtube don't think Americans are very intelligent: 1, 2.

Debate speaking practice:

In this section you MUST choose one opposing position or the other. It is understood that the participants do not necessarily agree with the position they are taking, but are merely doing so to practice their English speaking.

Debate topics

Is Spain less fragmented socially than the U.S.?

  Agree - yes Disagree - no

Are Spaniards less judgemental than Americans?

  Agree - yes Disagree - no

Are Spaniards freer than Americans?

  Agree - yes Disagree - no




Possible questions to discuss

Do you see any other similarities or differences?
Do Americans or Spaniards see each other as dumb?

Related vocabulary activities:

Countries / Nationalities List

Other resources:

Success on Quotations page

Writing:

Comparative Culture, Globalization

More speaking activities:

Aprender Inglés



   
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